prejudicially
|pre-ju-di-cial-ly|
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/ˌprɛdʒəˈdɪʃəli/
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/ˌprɛdʒʊˈdɪʃəli/
(prejudicial)
harmful or biased
Etymology
Etymology Information
'prejudicially' originates from the Latin word 'praeiudicium,' where 'prae-' meant 'before' and 'iudicium' meant 'judgment.'
Historical Evolution
'praeiudicium' transformed into the Old French word 'prejudice,' and eventually became the modern English word 'prejudice' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a judgment made in advance,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'harmful or damaging.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that causes harm or damage, especially to someone's rights or interests.
The decision was made prejudicially, affecting the outcome unfairly.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41